[samstave]

>"...look into 'old people's' cars. Things like the Cadillac DTS, Lincoln, Mercury Grand Marquis, etc... Because they are so unfashionable, the depreciation hit on them is HUGE, and you can really get decent, comfortable transportation for cheap"

THIS is important.

After having a beautiful Audi A3 which I totaled, a Volvo XC90 which I put a lot into which went to my ex and a Mini that was stolen, I no longer care about what car I drive.

Recently, my in-laws gave us a Buick Regal - ugly as sin - but it drives great, is super comfortable and has heated seats etc...

In the 90's my grandmother had given my an Infinity J30 which everyone thought of as "an olds person's car" until they rode in it.

It had 20K miles when I got it - and was in pristine condition and was one of the most comfortable cars I have ever had.